Paediatric Occupational Therapist

NHS; Barking; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Barking seeks a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their innovative team. The role involves providing assessments and interventions for children aged 0-19 facing functional difficulties due to various special needs. Applicants should hold an Occupational Therapy degree and have relevant registrations. The annual salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796, in addition to potential benefits. This position requires a collaborative spirit, as you'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams and provide both individual and group support.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience working in paediatric occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children as a student, therapist or volunteer basis.
• Knowledge of paediatric conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, work without direct supervision.
• Provide functional assessment and evidence-based intervention for children with special needs and disabilities.
• Facilitate one-to-one intervention and group sessions for children, young people and parents.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams across health, education and social services.
• Contribute to the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to assess and provide treatment related to the child/person's goals

Facilitation of groups

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

RCOT registration

Relevant courses related to children

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 28 December 2025.

Overview

Band 5 Children's Occupational Therapist in Barking and Dagenham. Permanent, full time role (37.5 hours per week). You will join a small, innovative and supportive team providing assessment and intervention for children and young people aged 0-19 with functional difficulties attributable to a wide range of special needs or disabilities. Assessment and intervention is delivered within the clinic but also in the child's home, school, nursery or community settings. Opportunities exist to develop and run groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, work without direct supervision
• Provide functional assessment and evidence-based intervention for children with special needs and disabilities, focusing on childhood occupations
• Facilitate one-to-one intervention and group sessions for children, young people and parents
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams across health, education and social services
• Contribute to the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy service

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy degree
• HCPC registration
• RCOT registration
• Relevant courses related to children

Experience

• Minimum six months experience working in paediatric occupational therapy
• Experience working with children as a student, therapist or volunteer basis
• Knowledge of paediatric conditions

Skills

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to assess and provide treatment related to the child/person's goals
• Facilitation of groups

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of child development and its application to occupational therapy
• Basic knowledge of some assessments used with children

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous convictions.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although you are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 per year plus HCAS per annum.